Pope Francis told the archbishop “you will be my exclusive spokesperson in all that pertains to the relations between the Holy See and the order.”
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Dust up with Order of Malta ends not with a bang but a reinstatement
The appointment of a special delegate raises the question of what will happen to Cardinal Burke. He is still cardinal-patron of the order but no longer the pope’s sole interlocutor with the order.
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Top Vatican official criticizes Trump’s refugee ban
“We are builders of bridges, not of walls,” said the Vatican’s number three official.
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Pope Francis has ordered a review of the new Mass translation rules
Some bishops’ conferences are unhappy with the translation of the Roman Missal required by “Liturgiam Authenticam.”
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New book by Vatileaks journalist alleges Vatican inaction on sexual abuse
Though clearly a commercial venture, Lust nonetheless makes sad reading and raises some questions.
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Pope Francis’ schedule is even more ambitious in 2017.
Francis said that at his stage of life one has to move even faster.
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Pope Francis: There will be no ‘reform of the reform’ of the liturgy.
Pope Francis: “At times, I find myself in front of persons who are very rigid. And I ask myself: How come such rigidity?”
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How does Pope Francis write his homilies? No surprise, he starts with listening.
Pope Francis: “If you do not listen to people, how can you preach?”
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Pope Francis’ long history of working with other faiths
Pope Francis’ presence was failed as the “most significant” and “an important part of ecumenical history.
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Are Vietnam and the Vatican close to establishing diplomatic relations?
Relations between the Holy See and Vietnam are moving ahead in a positive way.